Assessing the feasibility and profitability of cut-to-length harvests in eastern hardwoods

Chris B. LeDoux

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Assessing the feasibility and profitability of cut-to-length harvests in eastern hardwoods

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Authors:

Chris B. LeDoux

Year:

2002

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Wagner, Robert G., comp. Eastern CANUSA forest science conference proceedings; 2002 October 19-20; Orono ME. University of Maine, University of New Brunswick: 53. Abstract.

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Abstract

Cut-to-length (CTL) logging applications are becoming more popular in hardwood forests. CTL harvesting causes much less damage to the residual stand than conventional harvesting because logs and trees are not pulled through the stand and trees can be felled directionally.

Citation

LoDoux, Chris B. 2002. Assessing the feasibility and profitability of cut-to-length harvests in eastern hardwoods. In: Wagner, Robert G., comp. Eastern CANUSA forest science conference proceedings; 2002 October 19-20; Orono ME. University of Maine, University of New Brunswick: 53. Abstract.